[ Yeah, that lengthy pause has him wondering what Blade is thinking, and he makes a mental note to ensure that he and Dan Heng have a place to stay that's... secluded. ]

Do not consider yourself indebted to me. 'Tis the last thing I want. I know of a potential solution that could ease your suffering and I intend to give my best effort to make such an attempt at easing it.

[ Besides, it benefits him anyway, allowing the people of his world to find treatment for other ailments or lead to a breakthrough in particularly bad cases of tempering. ]

This is an expression of care towards someone I consider a dear friend.